From playing professional wheelchair basketball in Germany to coaching the Exeter Otters, Jack Davey knows how sport can bring people together, build friendships and create opportunities. He also designs wheelchairs to help people get around more comfortably and independently.

In this episode, Jack joins Good Ways founder Dan Raven-Ellison and returning guest Leila Manion from Disability Together to explore what makes sport truly inclusive, the freedom to explore beyond the basketball court and why good information can make such a difference to getting outdoors.

From wheelchair adventures on beaches and forest trails to accessible toilets, unexpected barriers and knowing when to offer a helping hand, it's a conversation about independence, inclusion and making it easier for everyone to discover good ways to go.

Episode waypoints

Start > Finding the right wheelchair for you > Discovering wheelchair basketball > Playing professionally in Germany > Building the Exeter Otters community > Making sport inclusive for everyone > Finding friendship and independence through sport > Exploring beyond the basketball court > Beaches, forests and off-road adventures > Why accessible toilets matter > Knowing where the barriers are > Exploring independently or with a friend > Challenging assumptions about disability > Asking before offering help > Designing Good Ways for everyone > Discovering the Tarka Trail > Good Ways ahead

Welcome to The Good Ways Podcast.

Enjoy walking, running, cycling, wheeling, horse-riding, paddling or exploring in your own way? Looking for inspiration — or ways to help more people enjoy getting outside? That’s what The Good Ways Podcast is all about.

Join us as we meet people, hear stories, get inspired, pick up useful tips and discover good ways to enjoy great routes.

We’ll also keep you updated as we build the Good Ways app and website, grow the community, share routes, and help people across the UK and Ireland find and enjoy great active routes.

We’d love you to join us.

Visit GoodWays.org to find out more and become a Founder Member.

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